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FEMA Grant for UAS Training Development and Delivery (ASSURE Program)

This opportunity is a FEMA grant for developing and delivering Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training for emergency management: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Preparedness Directorate (NPD), National Training and Education Division (NTED) - Target Recipient: - Mississippi State University's Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE) - Scope of Work: - Develop, test, and deliver FEMA-certified UAS training solutions - Training formats include on-site, mobile, and web-based courses - Audience: state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management and first responder communities - Training topics: UAS operational integration, legal frameworks, cybersecurity, airspace deconfliction, disaster response applications (damage assessment, debris measurement, visual evidence collection, flood level determination, search and rescue, logistics) - Multi-level, evidence-based curriculum with instructor-led and web-based modules - Funding and Performance: - Cooperative agreement valued at $1,900,000 - Three-year period of performance - Notable Requirements: - No specific UAS equipment or OEMs are named; focus is on curriculum and training services - Emphasis on closing UAS-related preparedness gaps for emergency response

Description

This funding opportunity from the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supports the development and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based FEMA-certified training solutions for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The program aims to strengthen core capabilities and close national preparedness gaps by providing training to state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management and first responder communities. The training focuses on effective use of UAS technology before, during, and after disasters to support mission requirements such as damage assessments, search and rescue, and logistics. The award is specifically for Mississippi State University's ASSURE program to develop and deliver targeted training solutions.

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